Five Star Professional partnered with Chicago Magazine to identify and showcase an exclusive group of real estate agents who have demonstrated excellence in their field. Less than 3% of agents in the Chicago-area received this recognition.

“It is a privilege to be named Five Star Real Estate Agent again this year! Thank you to my clients for taking the time to recommend me and favorably evaluate my service. My clients are the reason I do what I do. It is so rewarding to know that I am making a positive impact on my client’s lives,” says Sue Nagel of L.W. Reedy Real Estate.

The 2015 Five Star Real Estate Agent award winners have been carefully selected for their commitment to professional excellence and overall client satisfaction. The award is based on rigorous research with significant focus on customer feedback and providing quality services.

“Five Star Real Estate Agents are more than knowledgeable experts in their field. They maintain a sharp focus on building enduring relationships and demonstrate tremendous dedication to the families and individuals they serve,” Lynn Hargreaves, VP, Research and Services Operations, Five Star Professional.

Now entering its 13th year, Five Star Professional conducts in-depth, market-specific research in more than 45 markets across the United States and Canada to identify premium service professionals.

Five Star Professional contacts thousands of recent homebuyers to identify award candidates. Phone, mail and online respondents rate their real estate agent on 10 satisfaction criteria. Candidates with a qualifying client satisfaction rating move on to be evaluated on objective criteria such as experience, production levels and disciplinary and complaint history.